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LM53 ADZ

2004 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,475 mi
Last recorded93,475 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 ADZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,475 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,437 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pair (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Handbrake lever not fully returning

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 84,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S Handbrake lever not fully returning

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,356 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,911 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,889 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,826 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,164 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 41,164 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,318 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 32,090 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front & rear brake pads 70% worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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LM53 ADZ is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM53 ADZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM53 ADZ is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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